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TMR Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

TMR Excavation LLC is a locally owned excavation company serving Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality dirt work. We specialize in residential projects including Site prep, Shop pads, Driveway installs, land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage solutions, brush removal, and more. With 10 years of experience working for top regional contractors in both heavy civil and residential jobs, we bring the experience to the private sector — offering honest service, transparent process, expert results, and a job done right. From the first estimate to the final grade, we take pride in getting your project done for you!

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W&C CONTRACTORS LLC
4.7(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with this company. They graded and re-sloped an area in my front yard after tree and large root removal, and the results were excellent. They brought in new soil to properly level the area and finished by planting new grass, leaving everything looking clean and well-done. The crew was professional, hardworking, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication was straightforward, and the job was completed efficiently. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing grading, leveling, or yard restoration work."
Finished Product
Almost done with it.
Wet side hill mowing
New sprinkler system
Finished Product

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Ybarra Professional Builders
4.3(
80
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently had Ybarra Professional Builders do some remodeling in our home. We had a new tiled shower put in our master bathroom. We had new quartz countertops and appliances installed in the kitchen. We had the cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen refinished. And we had the whole house painted on the inside. Mike Haim was our project manager and we appreciated his excellent service and vision. Oswaldo and Ray were our expert workmen and they did the whole project. It was great only having two people come in and out to do the work. The company has all their own workmen and so you donâ t have someone new for each job. We canâ t say enough good things about the work that was done and the people who did it. We wouldnâ t think of calling someone else, if we want something done again. Thanks Mike, Oswaldo and Ray! It looks wonderful!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Troy Norris Construction, LLC
4.4(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Troy completed several projects for us . He replaced a deck and porch poured a concrete accessibility ramp, built a roof over our leaky shipping container and built some fantastic custom planters! We highly recommend using his services for any projects you may have!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ANC Property Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"Highly recommend ANC property company. We bought the house two years ago and we’ve been looking for several landscaping company, and finally we choose the ANC. They did amazing job for my backyard. Rico is a nice guy, he was coming everyday to check progress of the project. Every time I text him about question of our yard and he will response in 5 minutes. The yard is more beautiful than I expected when the project is done. 100% satisfied with their job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jayrah General Contracting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Packwood, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was great communicating when the weather made it impossible to excavate. He was great about keeping me informed as to when he might be able to do the work. And he was punctual when he did come out"
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+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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